The University of Jos will resume its first semester examinations on April 13, 2026, after postponing them from the original April 1 and 2 schedule. The delay followed a deadly gunmen attack in the Angwa Rukuba community in Jos, Plateau State, which resulted in at least 28 deaths and raised security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, 2026, the university announced the resumption of exams, citing a management meeting that assessed the security situation. The directive was signed by Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Madugu.
Exams postponed from March 30, 2026, will now proceed as scheduled from April 13. The university confirmed that normal activities on campus resumed on April 7. Students on campus are assured of safety, with enhanced security measures in place. They are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the University Security Division via 08035895323. Management stated it is working closely with relevant security agencies to maintain peace on campus. Further updates will be shared as needed.
Resuming exams after a mass killing nearby suggests the University of Jos prioritises academic calendars over trauma recovery. Emmanuel Madugu's assurance of safety rings hollow when students are expected to focus on exams days after burying victims from their host communities. If the university treats a 28-death attack as a temporary disruption, it risks normalising violence in academic life. For students from Angwa Rukuba, the real test isn't on paper—it's surviving the aftermath.
